Nanoparticle Threat to Lungs Identified, Blocked
TEHRAN (FNA)-Chinese scientists identified and blocked the process by which microscopic nanoparticles cause lung cancer. ( 09:50:45 - 2009/06/12)

Antioxidants Bad for Breast Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Although many believe antioxidant supplements interfere with breast cancer treatment, sufferers continue to take high doses of these pills. ( 17:50:16 - 2009/06/11)

Hummingbirds, Faster than Jets
TEHRAN (FNA)- A US researcher says male hummingbirds are capable of flying faster than fighter jets when they decide to impress females. ( 16:45:03 - 2009/06/11)

Malaysia Keen to Enhance Health Cooperation with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Malaysian health minister Liow Tiong Lai on Tuesday called on Iran to utilize its health and medical experiences to enhance cooperation between the two states. ( 15:26:59 - 2009/06/10)

Treating Gum Diseases Lessens Arthritis Pain
TEHRAN (FNA)- Treating gum disease not only helps treat mouth infection but also alleviates rheumatoid arthritis in individuals suffering from both malignancies. ( 13:01:00 - 2009/06/10)

Iran to Host Int'l Exhibition on Medical Developments
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran is due to host the 12th international exhibition on the latest medical achievements and also the 3rd exhibition on laboratory developments on June 11-14. ( 16:16:35 - 2009/06/09)

Role for CISD2 Gene in Human Disease, Lifespan Control Revealed
TEHRAN (FNA)- The scientist recently could reveal the role of CISD2 gene in human disease and lifespan control by presenting a new animal model of human Wolfram Syndrome, and effectively link CISD2 gene function, mitochondrial integrity and aging in mammals. ( 15:58:15 - 2009/06/09)

Bats Recognize Individual Voices
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists have found that bats are able to distinguish between different individuals by their echolocation calls or biological sonar. ( 12:17:31 - 2009/06/09)

Iran's Lake Orumieh A Habitat in Danger
TEHRAN (FNA)- The northwestern Lake Orumieh in Iran, a habitat to some 212 species of birds, 41 reptiles, 7 amphibians, and 27 species of mammals, including the Iranian yellow deer, is at the risk of destruction due to a series of ecological factors as well as building a 1.5-kilometer-long bridge over the lake. ( 15:41:50 - 2009/06/08)

Pup Deamidated to Substrates but Homologous Enzymes
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that bacterial ubiquitin-like modifier Pup is deamidated and conjugated to substrates by distinct but homologous enzymes. ( 15:31:40 - 2009/06/08)

New Drug to Treat Diabetes
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study said that a newly developed diabetes drug is more effective than older available medication in helping patients control their blood sugar levels. ( 13:35:19 - 2009/06/08)

Ten Foods to Fight Allergies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Certain foods can substitute offending foods responsible for food allergies and intolerance in individuals, broadening their diet choices. ( 12:34:19 - 2009/06/08)

Worldwide Bronze Age Researchers to Convene in Iran Conference
TEHRAN (FNA)- The third edition of the international conference on Bronze Age Intercultural Relations in the Middle East will be held from June 16 to 19, 2009 in Iran's northern Mazandaran province. ( 16:15:11 - 2009/06/07)

Dimerization of MyoD Restrains Pro-Myogenic Effect in RMS Cells
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that the dimerization partner of MyoD restrains its normally pro-myogenic effect in rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) cells. ( 16:01:32 - 2009/06/07)